Answers

Subtract 60/98 from 60/84

60/84 - 60/98 is 5/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   60/84 = 60 × 7/84 × 7 = 420/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   60/98 = 60 × 6/98 × 6 = 360/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/588 - 360/588 = 420 - 360/588 = 60/588
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/49

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